Pondy Brewster Beer and Brewster Ponds, Prospect I'm sure there a historical reason that these two ponds are named what they are named and I'm sure it's for the obvious reason and I'm sure no one thinks that's even mildly entertaining. After all, Beer Pond and Brewster Pond don't really compare to Lakes Leakalot … [Read more...]
Harrison Park
Harrison and Garrison Harrison Park Park, Wallingford March 2023 When I put together my lists of trailed properties, one place I would always check is the parks and recreation section of each town's website. On several occasions, I'd list some little league diamond with a "walking trail" that is merely a 200 yard … [Read more...]
Julius M. Hansen Park
Buttress Dolerite, Amirite?! Julius M. Hansen Park, North Haven April 2023 I think it's safe to say that I'm in my busiest years of my life. I'm deep into my career and have a decent amount of responsibility. My sons are teenagers and the soccer player one has me traveling all over the northeast on an … [Read more...]
Pitch Pines Park
Here Comes The Pitch... Pitch Pines Park, North Haven April 2023 Southern Connecticut fans of pitch pines (Pinus rigida) who were saddened when the 2018 tornado tore through the trees at Wharton Brook State Park will be happy to know that there still stands a mighty stand of pitch pines nearby in North Haven. … [Read more...]
Muffler Men
I Hear Your Muffled Cry... Cheshire & Norwich I bet you didn't know that giant roadside (usually) men have a cult following. These giant roadside man sculptures are called "Muffler Men" in this world because, apparently, the first giant roadside men all held mufflers. Muffler Men are more transient than … [Read more...]
Wharton Brook State Park & Pitch Pine Natural Area Preserve
Pitch Imperfect Wharton Brook State Park & Pitch Pine Natural Area Preserve, North Haven & Wallingford April 2023 Central Connecticut took a serious hit in May 2018 from a rather strong tornado. It took down a ton of trees at Sleeping Giant State Park and continued eastward to Wallingford where it heavily damaged … [Read more...]
College Farms
College Prospectus Prospect Land Trust, Prospect April 2023 I recently wrote the following on another, shorter, Prospect Land Trust trail page: I have long been a champion of little trails maintained by little organizations. Securing rights-of-way and clearing, blazing, and maintaining little trails in residential … [Read more...]
Summit Heights
For the Dogs Prospect Land Trust, Prospect March 2023 I have long been a champion of little trails maintained by little organizations. Securing rights-of-way and clearing, blazing, and maintaining little trails in residential areas is arguably just as difficult and important as any 10-mile loop up and down remote … [Read more...]
Marcus E. Cooke Memorial Park
Cooke'n With Gas Marcus E. Cooke Memorial Park, Wallingford March 2023 You never know what you're going to get with trails in Wallingford. Sometimes you'll expect a lovely graded path through pristine woods and end up being turned back by an overgrown trail through invasive junk. Other times you'll wonder how the … [Read more...]
Pork Hollow
"The British Are Coming... For Our Pork!" Pork Hollow, Ansonia Everyone knows the story of Paul Revere. Sure, his legendary ride was early in the War for Independence, as he rode at midnight to warn the locals and the militia that "The British are Coming" to Lexington and Concord. The midnight ride was dramatized … [Read more...]
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